Registered Nurse - General Surgery

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking an Registered Nurse – General Surgery to deliver comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients. You will assess patients, monitor recovery, administer medications, and educate families to support safe discharge.

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking for perioperative care.
• Proficiency in monitoring vital signs and patient status post-op.
• Experience with perioperative nursing processes and medication administration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications and coordinate care needs.
• Manage wound and drain care per clinical guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams and other disciplines.
• Participate in clinical initiatives and evidence-based practice improvements.

Skills

RN license

Clinical judgment

Vital signs monitoring

Perioperative care

Team communication

Compassionate care

Job description

Registered Nurse – General Surgery

Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients. Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs and recovery status, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. Deliver patient and family education to support safe recovery.

Registered Nurse – General Surgery

Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients. Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs and recovery status, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. Deliver patient and family education to support safe recovery. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe care, effective communication, and high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer medications and coordinate care needs
• Manage wound care and drain care per clinical guidelines
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Work collaboratively with surgical and anesthesia teams and other disciplines
• Participate in clinical initiatives and evidence-based practice improvements

Qualifications And Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills
• Proficiency with perioperative nursing processes and medication administration
• Effective communication, teamwork, and compassionate patient-centered care
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth